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CV04 XVB

2004 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,320 mi
Last recorded75,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 XVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,320 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 74,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,310 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 73,309 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 72,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,071 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,171 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,093 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,620 miles

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Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,247 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,384 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 25,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,284 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CV04 XVB is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV04 XVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV04 XVB registered?

CV04 XVB is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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